Heartbeat of Gaia

Sleep was not in my favor last night, making the night very restless. So needless to say, I woke a bit moody this morning. I’m used to not sleeping, so I’m not sure why this morning was so adversely affected. Maybe it’s because my baby finches finally flew the coop, or maybe because I've once again extended myself too much. Whatever the case, I shrugged it off and went to work without doing my morning T'ai Chi or meditation. 

I started feeling a little sleepy after a couple of hours staring at computer code, so I walked to Starbucks for a pick me up. On the way back, I stopped to sit quietly by the pond for a moment. 

While I focused on my breath and losing myself in the void of my mind, I heard tap tap tap. I wondered who was knocking and wanted in. I opened my eyes to the persistent tapping and smiled. The Woodpecker peered at me with acknowledgement before she began drumming the tree again. 

I closed my eyes and listened to the ever so lightly heartbeat of Mother Nature. I was being drawn back within her womb of comfort. With each beat, my breathing became deeper and slower, while my heart beat aligned with the not so distant drumming. I didn't want to leave, but work called. I thanked Woodpecker and walked back to my office.

Opportunity knocked, and I'm glad I answered; grateful for Woodpecker appearing and helping me regain my natural rhythm and attaining peace once again.

Namaste,

Communicating with Mother Nature

Call me crazy, but I talk to my plants. At times, I hear them too. They sing and dance with me, or whisper sweet nothings in the wind. And yes, there have been times when I've been scolded - like leaving my poor Aloe out in the rain, but let's move on to something more positive, like the feedback I'm receiving from my plants now. 

Did you know that plants have a frequency? They do. Go ahead and Google it - I'll wait... 

My plants LOVE music - I sing to them every morning and evening. Sometimes I'm pretty certain I can hear them join in. Plants and trees actually communicate by using different sounds (like clicking) or using volatile chemicals. FASCINATING, don't you think? I do. 

As you know, I've only been in my current home for a few months. I moved in last fall, so I really didn't have an opportunity to take time with the plants and trees in my yard. Now I'm able to get out and mingle more. 

I started 'detoxing' the yard by removing dead trees and branches to help the healthier trees 'branch' out more and thrive.While cutting some of the deadwood, I often spoke with the neighboring tree - mentioning that I hoped what I was doing would help her out. 

Every morning and evening, I go out in the yard and thank the plants and trees for their presence. I tell them I love them and that I'm truly grateful for them. They share their love back.

All of my peach trees presented me with spring flowers this season - very beautiful! 

While cleansing the yard, I kept going back and forth on whether or not to cut one of the peach trees down because I wasn't sure if she was healthy or not. I'm glad I left her, because last night I noticed that she is producing the most fruit of all the trees - Absolutely amazing! 

I love my plants, can you tell? They're very calming and I always look forward to spending time with them. 

I hope you all get a chance to spend time in nature and build a rewarding relationship with her as I am. 

Cheers! 
WS

Peach Tree 
 

Abundant Fruit 
 

Baby Peaches